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#395573 - 07/03/05 04:45 AM Calmini Steering Kit and Stabilizer
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A couple of weeks ago I put on a Calmini steering kit and took of my Bilstein steering stablizer because it seems to be in the way of the center link.

Has anyone installed the Calmini kit and used either the Rancho or the Bilstein stablizer from 4x4parts.com? I called AC and they said that the bracket that attaches to the steering gear box is the same for both and should work with the new steering kit.

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#395574 - 07/03/05 09:39 AM Re: Calmini Steering Kit and Stabilizer
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Good to hear you got the kit on!!! How do you like it???

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#395575 - 07/03/05 11:21 AM Re: Calmini Steering Kit and Stabilizer
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It was a pain to get the stock kit off but, the Calmini kit went on smoothly. Now I have to figure out what to do about the stabilizer.

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#395576 - 07/03/05 12:36 PM Re: Calmini Steering Kit and Stabilizer
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I'd leave it off, I don't think its necesary.

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#395577 - 07/03/05 06:39 PM Re: Calmini Steering Kit and Stabilizer
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Because of the Chesapeake Bay we have some high bridges in the area and the wind can be a mother f'er. You can tell a big difference. It helps when the tires are bouncing around offroad too.

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#395578 - 08/03/05 11:28 AM Re: Calmini Steering Kit and Stabilizer
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Yeah, a lot of people have said that you don't need a stabilzer with the Calmini SS, but it is much nicer.

I had the Rancho stablizer, and had the same problem with the shock hitting against the centerlink. What I did was put a metal spacer between the plate and the centerlink. I drilled holes in it so the U-bolts could go through.

It pushed it away maybe 1/4 or an inch and was just enough to clear.
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#395579 - 26/03/05 06:00 PM Re: Calmini Steering Kit and Stabilizer
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Jorge, could you describe a little more in detail what this piece of metal looks like and where you put it on the truck. I'm finally going to be installing the Calmini SS and I bought a rancho stabilizer that I would like to put on it. Thanks man. Hey only a few more months till ECXC V.

Brian

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